used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading ANON.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
blessesverbUS /ˈblesɪz/
third-person singular of “bless” — give a benediction to
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
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From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Mary, where is your cousin?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mary, where is your cousin?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Mary, where is your cousin?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have not seen her since breakfast," inquired Mrs. Carlton, as the two friends sat conversing in the chamber of the latter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It rains--what lady loves a rainy day?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Mary, where is your cousin?
which person or people
From this reading She loves a rainy day who sweeps the hearth, And threads the busy needle, or applies The scissors to the torn or threadbare sleeve; And blesses God that she has friends and home."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mary, where is your cousin?
